Master Classes in Achieving Organizational Excellence

We are your global partner in building capabilities that generate results. Our Academy helps organizations and individuals learn how to build high-performing operations and create workplaces that attract and retain top talent.

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We’re On a Mission . . .

. . . to help you achieve excellence. This includes developing exceptional work systems and building outstanding work environments that enable you to deliver greater value to customers, contribute to employees’ growth, and generate greater profit.

Welcome to TKMG Academy, the premier online learning destination for achieving all of this and more. We have deep experience that we’re eager to share with you.

Our growing course library provides concise, easy-to-absorb, practical content from strategic thinking to applying best practices for improving work and solving problems.

Join us so you can excel to new heights and accelerate your journey to excellence.

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We offer flexible options for accessing our course library. Choose an approach—or multiple approaches—that fit your needs. Contact us to discuss options.

Individual Courses

$129 USD per learner

For learners seeking to explore specific topics.

Unlimited lifetime access to each course purchased.

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Prepaid Licenses

$129 USD per learner

  • Purchase individual course access for team members
  • Host group viewings (1 license per learner)
  • Give licenses as gifts

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Annual Subscriptions

$579 USD per learner

For individuals and small teams (<10 learners) who seek access to our full course library.

Includes free access to our monthly Community of Practice discussions.

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Team & Enterprise Plans

Tiered discounts available

For larger teams (10+ learners) and organizations seeking access to specific courses or our full library. Host on our platform or your LMS.

Includes free access to our monthly Community of Practice discussions.

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Our courses are designed to help people at all levels achieve outstanding results—while creating a workplace where every person, no matter their level of education or job title, can grow to their fullest potential.

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Earn Credentials

When you pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you’ll receive a signed and dated course completion certificate and earn an Achievement Badge.

TKMG Academy Achievement Badges are digital credentials, which verify your continued commitment to learning and development. Learners can share them on LinkedIn and other social sites, and add them to resumes and email signatures, validating their commitment to continuous improvement and growth.

5S Workplace Organization
Building a Lean Enterprise
Building a Continuous Improvement Culture
Changeover Reduction
Creating A3 Reports
Creating a Visual Workplace
Create Value and Eliminate Waste
Daily Management Systems
Data Analysis: Clarity First
Facilitating Improvement Teams
Inventory Management: Storage Strategy
Inventory Management: Two-Bin Kanban Systems
Key Performance Indicators
Leader Standard Work
Metrics-Based Process Mapping
Mistake Proofing
Operational Standard Work
Problem-Solving Coaching
Process Walks
Project Management Essentials
Quantifying Improvement - Part 1
Rapid Improvement Events
Root Cause Analysis
Strategy Deployment
Structured Problem Solving
Training Within Industry: Job Instruction
Value Stream Transformation Part 1 of 2
Value Stream Transformation Part 2 of 2

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I’m so thankful to you for creating these courses, which are absolutely amazing!!! The best part is the concise, precise and engaging manner in which you explain the course material—best use of my time and money ever!!

A really well facilitated course. Easy to follow and it included some excellent tips impressively condensed into sizable chunks! I really appreciated the templates as well.

I find Karen’s approach to problem solving much more efficient and realistic than most methodologies I’ve been exposed to.

I thoroughly enjoyed the course on standard work. Mike Osterling’s delivery was so engaging that I lost all track of time.

Another outstanding course! Clear, focused, and engaging content, visuals and presentation!

Academy Instructors

Our instructors are seasoned business improvement specialists and industry thought leaders who have a passion for helping individuals and organizations achieve excellence.

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